Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy.
Cote d’Ivoire – The Super Eagles of Nigeria will confront the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the semi-final of the ongoing CAF Africa Cup of Nation(AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.
South Africa defeated the Cape Verde’s national team 2-1 on the penalties on Saturday, February 3.
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The quarter-final match ended 0-0- goalless in 120 minutes before it finally went into penalties.
As reported by Eurosport, the Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Ronwen Hayden Williams, was the hero of the night for the South African team.
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Williams saved four spot-kicks in a dramatic climax in Yamoussoukro to book a semi-final spot for his nation since 2000.
The match against the Super Eagles will be Banafa Banafa’s 4th semi-final in AFCON tournaments and 16th for Nigeria. The semi-final match will be played on Wednesday, February 7, at 6pm.
Source: Legit.ng
